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148 Responding to a question from Ms. Richards, Mr. Churchill said that Albemarle County staff are interested in the proposal, and the Board of Supervisors is willing to discuss the issue upon the request of the Council. Mr. Cox said option 1 is appealing because 70% of the adult softball players are county residents and because adults are more flexible about the location of the field, Mr. Cox said he would prefer to see the Count), spend $36,000 for fields in the county. Mr. Toscano said he feels the real options are to do nothing or to adopt option 2, noting that before option 1 could be approved the softball players would need to be brought into the discussion. Mr. Toscano said that option 2 would not disrupt other Mclntire Park stakeholders; would be a good example of a public/private partnership; and would involve Albemarle County in a significant way, and also reinforces regional cooperation. Mr. Toscano added that he feels the City would be getting a lot for its investment. Mr. Larry Herbert, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, said that the Board has not taken action on the options, but is supportive of County involvement. Speaking personally, Mr. Herbert said he feels option 2 provides the optimal solution. Mr. Herbert said that were some reservations on the Board about circumventing the planning process. Mr. Herbert said it may be worth taking another look to see ifreconfiguring the existing field could be avoided. Mr. Cox said that in a fair master plan process Council would get a better sense of where the community stands. Mr. Toscano made a motion to approve option 2, subject to technical and design approval and Albemarle County participation. Ms. Richards seconded the motion. Mr. Jack Wilson, a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, expressed concern that the proposal goes beyond the master plan usage at Mclntire Park, and said that the City would be accepting Albemarle County money without looking at the best place to use their money. Mr. Wilson re-emphasized the need for the planning process. Mr. Cox said he will vote against option 2, but supports the Dixie Little League, Dogwood Festival, and youth activities in Mclntire park. Option 2 as presented by Mr. Churchill was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. Noes: Mr. Cox. RESOLUTION: TOWING CONTRACT Mr. O'Connell said that staff revisited the towing issue following the recent discussion by Council of the proposed rotation system. Mr. O'Connell said that the bids that had been received were formally and legally rejected on July 15th when staff thought there was agreement to go to a rotation system. Since the towing companies are no longer in agreement, the rotation system is not a viable solution. Staff now recommend the bidding process for a single towing contractor. Mr. O'Connell said that he feels the public interest is most important. Mr. John Dezio, representing Shull's Towing, said that his client supports the staff recommendation because it will provide better service and cost to the public. Mr. Fran Lawrence, representing Charlottesville Wrecker Service, said his client favors the competitive bidding process, which he feels will be more efficient for the City and the public. Mr. Charlie Jones, Jones Wrecker Service, said he favors the rotation system. Mr. Jones said the former contract was broken but the Police Chief did not do anything about it. Mr. Jones said everyone agreed to the rotation system.